Pediatrics News

Adolescent depression appeared linked to lower sexual functioning and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors with impaired orgasm, according to results of a prospective study published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Simultaneous initiation of benzodiazepine and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment was somewhat common among young adults with anxiety disorders, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Healio Psychiatry’s five most-viewed stories in October highlight: the mental health effects of sibling bullying, the link between staying up late and suicidal thoughts, and regulatory developments.

The antidepressant fluvoxamine reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk patients with COVID-19, according to results of the randomized, placebo-controlled TOGETHER trial.

Several factors, including age at onset during adolescence, can differentiate the future course of adolescent depression, according to results of a longitudinal, population-based study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Recent media reports have highlighted the health risks associated with social media use among adolescents.

Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder had significantly increased risk for self-harm and suicidality, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.

Between 2011 and 2019, fewer than 12% of adolescents with major depression and substance use disorder were treated for both conditions, according to results of a survey study published in JAMA Network Open.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said there was insufficient evidence to make a recommendation on whether clinicians should screen asymptomatic adolescents and adults for eating disorders.

The AAP and other pediatric groups on Tuesday declared that a “worsening crisis in child and adolescent mental health” brought on by COVID-19 “and the ongoing struggle for racial justice” constitutes a national emergency.